Move-in
dates and information
Students accepted to Kaufman Hall:
With over 2,000 students in residence move-in becomes a challenge. FIT’s residence halls are located in the heart of New York City and Kaufman Hall is a main thoroughfare to the Lincoln tunnel. The Department of Transportation limits street closings in NYC. The following schedule will apply:
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Residents Scheduled to Check-In MUST Arrive at 406 West 31st Street (between 9th and 10th Aves)
NO CHECK-IN PRIOR TO AUGUST 24th. No exceptions! Arrivals prior to August 24th will be directed to local hotels. |
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Dates and times for Kaufman Check-in Saturday, AUGUST 24, 2013
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10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Floors 1, 6, 14
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12:00 NOON to 2:00PM Floors 2, 7, 11
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2:00PM to 4:00PM Floors 3, 10
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Sunday, AUGUST 25, 2013
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10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Floors 4, 12
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12:00 NOON to 2:00PM Floors 5, 8, 13
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2:00PM to 4:00PM Floors 9, 15
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E-Z CHECK-IN Returning residents E-Z check in
Kaufman Hall ONLY Student must pre-register with Residential Life and check-in with only 1 or 2 pieces of luggage. Avoid waiting in line and enjoy flexible check-in hours. Click on the link below for more details:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=ci10MkJzOVhhSnprSG5UUHJDNEhIckE6MA..#gid=0 |
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4:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
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NOTE: Residents who cannot check in
according to this schedule must WAIT for Evening Check-in hours** |
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**EVENING
CHECK-IN -
$25.00 EVENING CHECK-IN CHARGE - PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL, 8:00 PM TO 11:30 PM ON
DESIGNATED CHECK IN DAYS.
WE PREFER NOT TO COLLECT THIS $25.00 CHARGE, AND URGE ALL RESIDENTS AND PARENTS
TO ARRIVE DURING SCHEDULED DAYS AND HOURS. Anyone arriving between
11:30 PM and 9:00 AM (including recess residents) will not have access to the
residence halls.
NO CHECK-IN PRIOR TO AUGUST 24TH. No exceptions! Any resident
arriving on these days will be directed to local hotels.
ROOM AND ROOMATE INFORMATION
Students
can start viewing their initial room and roommate assignments starting July 15
on their MyHousing. This will be an
initial assignment and may change prior to check-in. For the most updated information check your
FIT email and MyHousing.
SHIPPING
INFORMATION
Please
advise family and friends NOT to send cash or checks via mail. The
best way to send money is to have it deposited in your savings or checking
account.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Packages:
- may not arrive more than seven days (7) before you arrive
- are limited to three (3) per resident
- may not exceed 70 pounds each
- may not exceed 36" on any side
CARRY
ALL ITEMS THAT YOU WILL NEED UPON ARRIVAL. Check in with items such as
bed linens, medication, etc. in an overnight bag or a suitcase.
Shipping address:
c/o (your name), Kaufman Hall - 406
West 31st Street. —Mailbox #
New York, New York 10001-4611.
Mail Room Hours:
Check
postings for special mail room hours on move in weekend. Regular hours
are Monday – Friday, 9:00am—5:00pm. The mail room is closed on
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.